"Why Women Dump the Guys Who Try the Hardest"

You paid for dinner. You drove. You said "whatever you want is fine" every single time. All the effort, no expectations.

And she left anyway — probably for a guy who makes her pick up the pizza.

Painful. Also predictable. Her mind quietly concludes that anything requiring zero effort from her is worth exactly zero. You became a free sample, and free samples get taken for granted.

The 22 Rules flip the dynamic. Small shifts that get her investing effort, money, and time in you — until SHE'S the one afraid of losing YOU.

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So I was supposed to chill with some chick tonight. She had very high interest in me, even told me over the phone she wants me in her..

She sends me a text today saying "hey, __ you're really hot but i don't think it's a good idea we hang out.. your ex is in my sorority and i think she may still like you"

I played it off, told her okay, maybe some other time.. not a big deal.

BUT, me being the stupid **** i am i text my ex and say "hey, whatever i do is my damn business, stay out of it."

I don't think my ex said anything to her, but now I have to explain to her why I said this. I have no idea what to say.. for the record i don't like her anymore i just don't want to seem like a *****/jackass to her friends (potential targets).

anyways, stupid thread, stupid decision but if anyone has any ideas let me know
 

"She Liked You in March. It's October Now."

Attraction runs on a clock.

She flirted for weeks. Touched your arm. Found reasons to be alone with you. And you were careful. Respectful. Waiting for the right moment.

The moment had a shelf life. It expired around month two, and by the time you asked her out, she'd quietly filed you under "little brother."

One of the hardest lessons inside the 22 Rules: women rarely wait. Interest either grows or it decays, and nothing decays it faster than a man who never moves.

Make the move while she's still inventing reasons to be near you.

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blackhatter said:
So I was supposed to chill with some chick tonight. She had very high interest in me, even told me over the phone she wants me in her..

She sends me a text today saying "hey, __ you're really hot but i don't think it's a good idea we hang out.. your ex is in my sorority and i think she may still like you"

I played it off, told her okay, maybe some other time.. not a big deal.

BUT, me being the stupid **** i am i text my ex and say "hey, whatever i do is my damn business, stay out of it."

I don't think my ex said anything to her, but now I have to explain to her why I said this. I have no idea what to say.. for the record i don't like her anymore i just don't want to seem like a *****/jackass to her friends (potential targets).

anyways, stupid thread, stupid decision but if anyone has any ideas let me know
Alright. This may work. Confront your ex in person, and tell her you are so sorry for the text the other day, you mean to send it to a male friend of yours that's name is right under hers.

That should get you out of your bind...HOWEVER

I try not to target my ex's friends. As much as you may not realize it...her friends will talk to her about you. IT WILL HAPPEN NO MATTER WHAT THEY SAY. You're pretty much fvcked with them from the get go...
 

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Vendetta081789 said:
Alright. This may work. Confront your ex in person, and tell her you are so sorry for the text the other day, you mean to send it to a male friend of yours that's name is right under hers.

That should get you out of your bind...HOWEVER

I try not to target my ex's friends. As much as you may not realize it...her friends will talk to her about you. IT WILL HAPPEN NO MATTER WHAT THEY SAY. You're pretty much fvcked with them from the get go...
No go.. I used her name in the text message. I don't really want to say sorry to this girl. She screwed me in our relationship, so I feel no need to apologize for anything.

I think I'm just going to keep it real. When she calls tomorrow I'm just going to tell her that I heard something that may or may not be true, but either way she needs to keep out of my business with other women.
 

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who cares about the ex. what exactly did you tell the other girl when she brought it up?
 

"She Laughed All Night. Then She Ghosted You. Here's Why."

Dinner ran three hours. She laughed at everything. You walked her to her car thinking this one's locked in.

Then: nothing. Two texts. No reply. What happened?

You did what most men do on a great date. You filled every silence, answered every question, and left her with nothing to wonder about. No mystery. Nothing to sit with when she got home.

Rule 3 of the "22 Rules" changes the ending: tell her a little, hold back the rest, and let her imagination do the chasing. The ghosting stops too.

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No go.. I used her name in the text message. I don't really want to say sorry to this girl. She screwed me in our relationship, so I feel no need to apologize for anything.

I think I'm just going to keep it real. When she calls tomorrow I'm just going to tell her that I heard something that may or may not be true, but either way she needs to keep out of my business with other women.
Lol...she views it as her business with HER friends...Good luck winning that battle.
 
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